3. FCAT 2.0 Mathematics, Grade 3 - 5
Grade Category %
Number: Operations, Problems, and
3 50
Statistics
Geometry and Measurement 30
Number: Fractions 20
4 Number: Operations and Problems 45
Geometry and Measurement 30
Number: Base Ten and Fractions 25
5 Number: Base Ten and Fractions 50
Geometry and Measurement 30
Expressions, Equations, and Statistics 20
3
8. 4th Grade –Low Complexity
A giant panda eats 83 pounds of bamboo per
day. How many pounds of bamboo will a giant
panda eat in 7 days?
A. 171 pounds
B. 571 pounds
C. 581 pounds *
D. 701 pounds
11. CLUE WORDS FOR
MATH WORD PROBLEMS
ADDITION SUBTRACTION MULTIPLICATION DIVISION
•ADD •LEFT •TIMES •EACH
•INCREASE •LESS •EACH •SHARE
•COMBINED •DIFFERENCE •MULTIPLY AMONG
•TOTAL •MINUS •PRODUCT •PER
•PLUS •MORE THAN •OF •DIVIDE
•SUM •LESS THAN •SHARE
•AND •GONE •EQUALLY
•IN ALL •FEWER
•ALL TOGETHER •HOW MUCH
•JOINED MORE
•OR •DECREASE
14. Math: What do Students have
Trouble with?
• Geometry Vocabulary
• Algebraic Thinking
(patterns)
• Estimation
• Measurement
15. FCAT Math Assessment
• The Third - Fifth grade FCAT math test is a multiple choice
exam that covers all aspects of math from addition to algebra.
• We provide daily FCAT math practice to our students.
Example: 40 Day Countdown.
• Each morning our students complete 5 FCAT style math
problems for morning work. At Spanish Lake, we begin each
math lesson by reviewing those problems with multiple ways
to solve them before beginning the daily lesson.
• Students also receive computer assisted instruction using
Success maker, Gizmo, Florida Achieves, Brain Pop and FCAT
Explorer.
• Students will be assessed in the skill areas of addition,
subtraction, rounding, telling time, multiplication, geometry,
measurement, reading graphs, division, probability, fractions,
and decimals.
16. Everyday Math Opportunities:
Cereal Box
Newspaper
Fast food paper bag
Supermarket/Stores
Multiplication CD in the car
Recipe or easy mix boxes
“Waiting room” magazine with educational emphasis
Card or board game
Flashcards
Street signs & billboards
17. Ways Parents Could Help
• Learning doesn’t stop HERE.
• Step 1- Read problem carefully.
• Step 2- Underline Question-What are they asking you
to find out?
• Step 3- Circle clue words.
• Step 4- Circle Numbers.
• Step 5- Determine what action to take to solve
problem.
18. Problem Solving Strategies
1. Act out the problem
2. Use models and manipulatives
3. Make a picture or a diagram
4. Make a table or chart
5. Make an organized list
6. Work backwards
7. Use logical reasoning; deduction
8. Guess and check
9. Use or look for a pattern
10. Solve a simpler problem
11. Write an equation
12. Brainstorm ideas
19. Steps to Prepare for
FCAT Math
• Provide assistance and practice flash cards
using addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division.
• Supervise/Tutor your child with their daily
math homework.
• Ask your child to log-in to FCAT Explorer
(Florida Achieves), Brain Pop and Gizmo on
home computer.
21. Test Taking Strategies
• Read the directions carefully. Ask your teacher to explain any
directions you do not understand.
• Be sure to fill in the answer bubbles correctly. Do not make
any stray marks around answer spaces.
• When you have finished each problem, reread it to make sure
your answer is reasonable.
• Check each answer to make sure it is the best answer for the
question.
• Relax. Some people get nervous about tests. It’s natural. Just
do your best!
22. We Want CALM Students!
• As a parent you are in the
greatest position to prepare
your child to succeed in FCAT
testing.
• During the weeks of testing
please try to calm, encourage,
and reassure your child. Tell
them that they are great! Also,
that they will do great on the
TEST!
